Does Distance Learning Encourage Cheating? [Infographic]

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There is no doubt that cheating has become easier for college students. The influx of smartphones — which are essentially handheld encyclopedias — has made cheating extremely tempting, especially in large lecture halls or online classes. Even though technology to prevent cheating has developed at a fast pace, students who are inclined to cheat always seem to find a way around any roadblocks. Online learning has added a new layer to this already complex situation, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

The promise of such systems is that education can be delivered cheaply and conveniently online. Yet as access improves, so will the number of people gaming the system, unless courses are designed carefully.